Best Compact Cam for High ISO

Reto Geiser

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Hello dear Friends, im New here and im from Switzerland, my english is a bit poor, im sry!
I oftly do some Photos for my Boss on Works in late Evening or Night. I work in Construction Business.
My Question to yous:

I Look for a Camera that is as small/compact at possible and brings good Pictures up to 1600/3200 ISO in RAW.
What u mean is best on the Market for that specual profile? Zoom and Coist of Camera is not so important, most important is realy that when i shot a Picture at 1600/3200 ISO is a good Result.

Thank u in Advance for every Mail and Tipp of you and wish u a nice Day
Reto
 
Caerus said:
Sony RX100 MK 2 or newer. Don't get the MK 1
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I saw this Camera is presented 2012 first time... im not a Specialist because im ask here for opinions from others, but itz unusualy that a camera is so long in the market, it shines it is a bit "state of the art" or what u mean? So this modell sony RX100 MK II is the best Camera also in 2020 for compact, RAW and High ISO up to 3200?
Thank u

Reto
 
Reto Geiser said:
I saw this Camera is presented 2012 first time... im not a Specialist because im ask here for opinions from others, but itz unusualy that a camera is so long in the market, it shines it is a bit "state of the art" or what u mean? So this modell sony RX100 MK II is the best Camera also in 2020 for compact, RAW and High ISO up to 3200?
Thank u

Reto
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I said MK 2 or newer. They improve or change over time.
The newer ones are best if you can afford them but the difference is not worth the extra money.
It will look slightly better at 1600 and 3200 ISO but cost 3 or 4 times more money.

I tell you what I will make photo at 3200 ISO today with a MK 2 and you can decide.
 
Do you have to use high ISO's or is using flash possible?

I suppose a lot depends on what you'll be photographing and what final result you want. Is there any chance you could post an example of the sort of final picture you're hoping to get?
 
Caerus said:
I said MK 2 or newer. They improve or change over time.
The newer ones are best if you can afford them but the difference is not worth the extra money.
It will look slightly better at 1600 and 3200 ISO but cost 3 or 4 times more money.

I tell you what I will make photo at 3200 ISO today with a MK 2 and you can decide.
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Thats truth! Thank u so much for the explain. Im happy that are specialists here the understand more about myself because i wana buy the best cam for my propose and thats much easyier with help from someone that is specialist. thank u so much and maybe u now a place for download a raw file from a sony rx 100 II in 1600 or 3200 iso?

best greetings

reto
 
Sigma FP + a prime lens might be worth a look. Full frame sensor in a relatively small body. Sony R1XR II as well. Both might be bigger than you're looking for though. They're both substantially bigger than the RX100.
 
gad-westy said:
Sigma FP + a prime lens might be worth a look. Full frame sensor in a relatively small body. Sony R1XR II as well. Both might be bigger than you're looking for though. They're both substantially bigger than the RX100.
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Thank u so much, the size of the camera is not so important for me, the most important is realy that the camera makes as good as possible images at low light (like in atached image) without flash at high iso like 1600/3200. So i will check your opinion. thank u in advence for ur writing.

reto
 
woof woof said:
Do you have to use high ISO's or is using flash possible?

I suppose a lot depends on what you'll be photographing and what final result you want. Is there any chance you could post an example of the sort of final picture you're hoping to get?
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Thank u so much for answering to my problem.
Unfortunately i cant use any flash because the mirror of the light in the jackets of the streetwarkers, hope u kow what i mean. mostly i must work at 800-3200 iso in RAW. in attachmend i have a picture for show you what i mean.
thank u so much
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Reto Geiser said:
Thank u so much, the size of the camera is not so important for me, the most important is realy that the camera makes as good as possible images at low light (like in atached image) without flash at high iso like 1600/3200. So i will check your opinion. thank u in advence for ur writing.

reto
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Do you need zoom or will a fixed focal length work? There are cameras like the Fuji X100F and Leica Q that have fixed, fast wide prime lenses. The latter is pretty expensive but again, will give you great results.
 
gad-westy said:
Do you need zoom or will a fixed focal length work? There are cameras like the Fuji X100F and Leica Q that have fixed, fast wide prime lenses. The latter is pretty expensive but again, will give you great results.
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He wants the best hi iso, seems size isn't important. There's also the rx1rii.
 
twist said:
He wants the best hi iso, seems size isn't important. There's also the rx1rii.
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Thank u!! Zoom or fixed objectiv is not that important, important is possibility for make datas in RAW and goos quality at high ISO up to 3200.

So u think fuji x100F is better than the sony RX100 II??? The sony RX100II i can buy here for 395 Euro....fuji is much expeniv...so what u think about?

thank u

reto
 
I have the Sony RX100IV and it's great but for high ISO the Panasonic LX100 might be better because it has a larger sensor.

I would also consider an Olympus E-M10II or III with a fast lens for this. This would enable you to change lenses but the setup would still be very small and portable.
 
Reto Geiser said:
Thank u so much for answering to my problem.
Unfortunately i cant use any flash because the mirror of the light in the jackets of the streetwarkers, hope u kow what i mean. mostly i must work at 800-3200 iso in RAW. in attachmend i have a picture for show you what i mean.
thank u so much
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Actually I think that's quite a nice picture :D

If a Sony A7 is too big I'd look at 1" sensor compacts like the Sony RX series or perhaps the Panasonic TZ100 (I have one) or perhaps even a Micro Four Thirds camera like the Panasonic GX9 or GX80. These cameras offer higher image quality than a 1" camera if you think you'd like better image quality.

If you're happy with a prime lens (a lens that doesn't zoom) maybe a GX9 or GX80 with a 20mm f1.7 could be worth a look as it's a compact camera and lens set up but gives good image quality.

There's also the Sony A6000 series which is an APS-C system.

There are also SLR style micro four thirds and APS-C cameras but they're about the same size as a Sony A7 which you think is too big. A rangefinder style camera will be a little smaller.

If you get time have a look at this size comparison...

https://camerasize.com/compact/#487.849,673.374,673.30,332,535.369,ha,t
 
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Look many sources in web, compare many info and test sheets. I ordered a sony rx100 II for 790 Euro. Think thats the best Camera for the Money and for my propertis. All users that write and inform me with details, many many thanks to all yours! great! u help me very!

greetings from sunny switzerland

reto
 
So is my X-H 1 with the pancake lens attached. Certainly not a compact!
 
stickytape said:
For sure its a compact camera...? It's certainly extremely pocketable in my jacket?
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Yes it is compact for its specs but it’s not “a compact”.
 
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